Payroll Manager
Job Description
Payroll Manager
Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local client seeking a Payroll Manager to manage and maintain their payroll system to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions, compliance, and reporting.
Location: Gainesville, FL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Pay Rate: $65,638.00 Annually
Position: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Permanent
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Responsibilities
- Processing: Manage payroll system for timely/accurate processing (salaries, hours, leave, overtime).
- Compliance & Controls: Enforce internal controls (reviews, audits, reconciliations); ensure compliance with federal/state laws (DOL, IRS, FRS, college rules) regarding wages, taxes, garnishments, deductions, and retirement.
- Expert Guidance: Serve as payroll system SME, providing support and training to employees, supervisors, and direct reports.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit all required payroll reports (tax, workers’ comp, benefits).
- Systems: Collaborate on payroll system configuration, upgrades, and improvements.
- Customer Service: Resolve complex/sensitive payroll inquiries with confidentiality and high-level service.
- Liaison: Serve as the liaison with Finance, IT and designated external partners for matters related to payroll.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field + 4 years of professional experience (or 8 years of combined relevant education/experience).
- Working knowledge of: GAAP, fund accounting, GASB, payroll processes, tax/employment regulations, retirement plans, and unemployment reporting.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant position software programs.
Preferred Qualifications
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FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).
Reports To: Director, HR Operations
Skills
- Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, draw logical conclusions, and make well-reasoned, timely decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Proven skills in identifying issues, determining root causes, and implementing effective, creative resolutions.
- Professional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, and empathetically with all levels.
- Customer & Relationship Management: Provide prompt, high-level service; build collaborative relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Execution Excellence: Exceptional organization, detail-orientation, and multi-tasking to prioritize and achieve targets.
- Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and high ethics in all job-related actions.
- Adaptability: Flexible, supportive, and able to positively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.
Next Steps
- Submit your resume to https://www.spherion.com/job-seekers/submit-your-resume/.
- Connect with Recruiting Coordinator, Denise Corley, at denisecorley@spherion.com.
- Questions or need advice on our application process? Call us at 352-378-2300!
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